Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has handed a matchday squad call-up to talented young striker Isaka Abdul ahead of their upcoming clash with Legon Cities.
The 17-year-old forward has been in scintillating form for the Young Porcupines, netting 12 goals and registering four assists in the Ashanti Regional Division Three League. His impressive performances have now earned him a chance to step up to the senior team.
Speaking on Isaka’s promotion, Coach Narteh Ogum highlighted the club’s dedication to nurturing young talent and expressed confidence in the teenager’s potential.
“I know how much this opportunity means to the young man,” Ogum told the club’s website.
“Isaka has proven to be a very talented footballer with the determination to succeed. Fortunately for him, as coaches, we are always ready to provide the right guidance to aid his development. But credit must go to the youth team coaches, who have done an incredible job. This opportunity is not to put pressure on him but to help him understand what it means to play for Kotoko.”
Isaka becomes the fifth youth player to make Ogum’s matchday squad this season, joining Jordan Amissah, Vitus Avoka, Godfred Kodua, and Solomon Kwaku Sah.
The much-anticipated fixture against Legon Cities is set to kick off at 15:00 GMT.